Abstract: Optical element support structures and methods of using and making the same. One support structure is configured to restrain an optical element in at least two degrees of freedom. The structure comprises a first jaw, a first flexure, a second jaw and a second flexure. The first jaw has a first jaw face configured to contact the optical element. The first flexure is attached to the first jaw. The second jaw has a second jaw face configured to contact the optical element. The second flexure is attached to the second jaw. The first jaw face and the second jaw face are configured to restrain the optical element in at least two degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A high density fiber terminator/connector and methods of making the high density fiber terminator/connector are provided. One method comprises using deep reactive ion etching to etch a plurality of holes in a silicon substrate and placing a fiber in at least one hole.

Abstract: Novel D6 polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length D6 proteins, the invention further provides isolated D6 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-D6 antibodies. The invention also provides D6 nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a D6 gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A high density fiber terminator/connector and methods of making the high density fiber terminator/connector are provided. One method comprises using deep reactive ion etching to etch a plurality of holes through a silicon substrate, wherein each hole is sized to fit an optical fiber; placing an optical fiber in at least one hole; removing portions of the fibers such that one end of each fiber is substantially even with one side of the substrate; polishing a surface of the ends of the fibers and the side of the substrate that are substantially even; and forming a coating on the surface of the ends of the fibers and the side of the substrate that are substantially even.

Abstract: Angled fiber terminations and methods of making the angled fiber terminations. One aspect relates to an optical fiber support assembly. The assembly comprises a substrate with a hole formed in the substrate. The hole comprises at least one non-circular opening. The hole is configured to receive a tip of a fiber such that an angle between an axis of the fiber tip and a normal of a surface of the substrate is greater than zero.

Abstract: A fuel pressure regulator assembly for a fuel delivery module of a fuel system of a vehicle includes a housing having a cavity therein and a valve seat extending into the cavity and a passageway extending through the valve seat. The fuel pressure regulator assembly also includes a movable piston disposed in the cavity of the housing and a seal connected to the piston and disposed between the piston and the valve seat. The fuel pressure regulator assembly further includes a biasing mechanism disposed in the cavity to bias the piston and the seal toward the valve seat to close the passageway.

Abstract: A postensed celled concrete runway for take off and landing of aircraft is described, also for racetracks, freeways and highways, characterized by a celled structure wherein each cell contains: nervures, a cell base and a cell cover that forms the surface of runway. A core composed of expanded polystyrene is located between the nervures, base and cover, such that the volume weight of the cells is less than subsoil density. The celled structure also contains a leveling means that acts over cells of the celled structure to allow the cells to move in an upward and downward direction so that the runway surface can be leveled when there are sunken areas on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention is an amplifier signal distribution module ideally suited for use in public announcement systems, concerts, and live sound reinforcement. This present invention will be used with conventional components of an audio system. In use, the present invention will receive a combined signal from a signal processor and transmit the signal to a cross-over. The cross-over will transmit the signal to amplifiers which will send the signal back to the present invention. The signal is re-distributed to a final output source, such as speakers. Each input, output, and input/out sections of the present invention includes various sets of connectors for accepting any conventional form used with the conventional components. Such an arrangement will drastically reduce the time and cabling generally associated in the process of setting up audio system for live audio performance.

Abstract: Angled fiber terminations and methods of making the same are provided. One aspect relates to an optical fiber support assembly. The assembly comprises a substrate with a hole formed in the substrate. The hole comprises at least one non-circular opening. The hole is configured to receive a tip of a fiber such that an angle between an axis of the fiber tip and a normal of a surface of the substrate is greater than zero.

Abstract: Novel Th2-specific polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length Th2-specific proteins, the invention further provides isolated Th2-specific fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-Th2-specific antibodies. The invention also provides Th2-specific nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a Th2-specific gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The gas sensor comprises a sensor element; a shell disposed around at least a portion of the sensor element, the shell having a projecting edge from a first end, wherein a portion of the projecting edge is bent toward the sensing element; an upper shield disposed around at least a portion of the sensor element, the upper shield having a terminal end; a gasket disposed between the projecting edge and the terminal end, wherein the gasket is a U-type gasket; and a lower shield affixed to a second end of the shell.

Abstract: A gas treatment system comprises a variable flow regulator assembly placed in operable and fluid communication with a shell of a gas treatment device. The variable flow regulator assembly comprises two or more conduit portions comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than a first coefficient of thermal expansion of the first portion. The variable flow regulator assembly structurally changes shape to alter the flow maldistribution of an exhaust gas stream into the gas treatment device when light off is achieved.

Abstract: Affinity relationships are determined and communications are established between a first party user and second party user through a memory, a selection module, and a contact module. The memory includes a database with records corresponding to various users, such that each record is personalized according to characteristic information corresponding to the users. The selection module compares the characteristic information to determine a degree of affinity, and the contact module establishes a call connection between parties having a degree of affinity greater than some preselected amount.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel D6 polypeptides and proteins, as well as isolated D6 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-D6 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A plastic fuel tank including a hollow plastic tank body and a variable length plastic strut in the hollow tank body. A pair of flat plastic sheets are vacuum formed at a forming temperature in upper and lower mold cavities to the shape of upper and lower plastic shells. The plastic strut includes an upper foot, a lower foot, and a coupling means operable to support the upper foot on the lower foot for back and forth linear translation against a controlled resistance. With the mold cavities separated, the plastic strut is interposed between the upper and lower shells. The mold cavities are closed to form the hollow tank body by fusion bonding the upper and lower shells at respective attachment flanges on each. When the tank body thereafter cures and shrinks, the plastic strut is squeezed between the upper and lower shells against the controlled resistance of the coupling means to fusion bond the upper and lower feet of the strut to the shells.

Abstract: A high density fiber terminator/connector and methods of making the high density fiber terminator/connector are provided. One method comprises using deep reactive ion etching to etch a plurality of holes in a silicon substrate and placing a fiber in at least one hole.

Abstract: Novel D6 polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length D6 proteins, the invention further provides isolated D6 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-D6 antibodies. The invention also provides D6 nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a D6 gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of novel genes encoding Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-5 (MCP-5) polypeptides. Therapeutics, diagnostics and screening assays based on these molecules are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for use by dentists in determining the actual length of a root canal based upon a single x-ray picture. The method involves inserting a probe a known distance partially into the root canal before taking the x-ray picture. The picture is then analyzed to compare the visually observed, apparent lengths of the root canal and probe with the known length of the probe. The actual length of the root canal is determined by direct arithmetic proportion based upon the observed apparent lengths. The apparatus facilitates measurement of said observed apparent lengths utilizing manipulating knobs and an illuminated scale resembling a thermometer scale.